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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools in Florida

In <nil>, 435 students earned their Dental Hygiene degrees in FL.

In terms of popularity, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist is the 29th most popular major in the state out of a total 131 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Majors in Florida

Dental Hygiene majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 435

Gender Distribution

In Florida, a dental hygiene major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of dental hygiene majors in Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.3%
  • Black or African American: 9.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 28.3%
  • White: 48.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Grads in Florida

In this state, there are 20,360 people employed in jobs related to a dental hygiene degree, compared to 414,630 nationwide.

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Wages for Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Jobs in Florida

Dental Hygiene grads earn an average of $64,070 in the state and $75,500 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Florida that offer dental hygiene degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

St Petersburg College

St. Petersburg
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
24,543 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.40%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,212. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
24,151 Total Students

A typical student attending Palm Beach State College will pay a net price of $8,999. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,904 after earning their degree at this institution. 27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,717 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,296. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,522 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

#4

Santa Fe College

Gainesville
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,830 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 72% of students get financical aid. The 4.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,604 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $29,307 after graduation. A typical student attending Pensacola State will pay a net price of $2,918. The full-time teacher rate is 40%.

#6

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
30,947 Total Students

28 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,577. The full-time teacher rate is 33%.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,756 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,933 a year. A typical student attending FSW will pay a net price of $8,547. The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,461 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.20% which is lower than average. 73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 40%.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,424 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,874. 76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 30% of the teachers are full time.

#10

Gulf Coast State College

Panama City
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,377 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 61%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
19,198 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,884 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,871. Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid.

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Careers in FL

Some of the careers dental hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 33% $61,080
Dental Hygienists 23% $66,470

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to dental hygiene.

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Dental Assisting/Assistant 22
Dental Laboratory Technology 2

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